This vintage of Clairault Cab is currently showing quite a bit of reduction so be sure to give it time in decanter for those funky barnyard notes to blow off. When they do, however, the regional and varietal character starts to shine through in the form of red-berry fruit, dried herbs, peppery spice and mint. The reduction is affecting the palate too, suppressing some of wine's brightness and personality, emphasizing the chewy tannins and creating some bitterness on the finish. Hopefully this finds its way again in the coming years.
This vintage of Clairault Cab is currently showing quite a bit of reduction so be sure to give it time in decanter for those funky barnyard notes to blow off. When they do, however, the regional and varietal character starts to shine through in the form of red-berry fruit, dried herbs, peppery spice and mint. The reduction is affecting the palate too, suppressing some of wine's brightness and personality, emphasizing the chewy tannins and creating some bitterness on the finish. Hopefully this finds its way again in the coming years.
This vintage of Clairault Cab is currently showing quite a bit of reduction so be sure to give it time in decanter for those funky barnyard notes to blow off. When they do, however, the regional and varietal character starts to shine through in the form of red-berry fruit, dried herbs, peppery spice and mint. The reduction is affecting the palate too, suppressing some of wine's brightness and personality, emphasizing the chewy tannins and creating some bitterness on the finish. Hopefully this finds its way again in the coming years.